Murder Mystery Interactive Weekend on the Gunflint Trail

Toil and Trouble at the Masquerade | November 6 – 8, 2026

Even monsters want a killer time. It’s 1933, and Count Svengalia is hosting another Grand Masquerade of the Midnight Council — an evening when the denizens of the night can kick back and relax. But the night takes a turn when one of their own meets their end. Was it the loyal zombie? The troubled werewolf? Did the leader of the coven of witches make good on her threat? Did the leader of the vampires attempt a coup — or was it the Queen of the Night, Greta Von Ghoul, herself?

Can You Solve a Murder Before the Weekend Is Over?

Join fellow detectives for an immersive weekend of clues, suspects, twists, and intrigue at historic Gunflint Lodge. Throughout the weekend, you’ll gather evidence, question suspects, and work to solve a murder while enjoying comfortable lodging, exceptional dining, and the beauty of Minnesota’s Northwoods.
The fire’s crackling. The cocktails are poured. And someone’s about to be… murdered! Step into the story, follow the clues, and spend two days filled with laughter, sleuthing, and the cozy comfort of a lakeside cabin surrounded by Minnesota’s breathtaking Northwoods.

Gather your favorite people — your partner, your girlfriends, or your true-crime-obsessed crew — and head north for an unforgettable murder mystery weekend getaway at Gunflint Lodge. Join us for an immersive Murder Mystery Weekend at Gunflint Lodge, where you’ll spend three days investigating suspects, solving puzzles, and uncovering secrets-all while enjoying an all-inclusive Northwoods getaway.

An Interactive Murder Mystery Getaway in Minnesota’s Northwoods

Unlike a traditional dinner theater, this is a fully interactive murder mystery experience set against the spectacular backdrop of the Gunflint Trail. Spend the weekend investigating clues, questioning suspects, and solving the case while enjoying lakeside lodging, exceptional dining, and the beauty of Minnesota’s Northwoods.

The Experience

Friday Night: The Mystery Begins

Your weekend kicks off with a delicious dinner at Justine’s Restaurant at 6:00 PM. That’s when the drama unfolds — one of the Midnight Council meets a ghastly end at the Grand Masquerade, and it’s up to you to piece together the truth.

Saturday: The Sleuthing

Spend the day interviewing suspects from every clan, decoding clues, and gathering evidence while enjoying hearty meals, crisp northern air, and cozy downtime in your cabin. Work together with your clan — or trust your gut and go solo.

Sunday: The Big Reveal

Over Sunday breakfast, everyone makes their final accusation. Who do you think did it? The answer is revealed, and the winning detectives earn eternal bragging rights (and maybe a mimosa toast).

Choose Your Monster

When you register, you’ll choose which monster clan you want to join for the weekend: Vampires, Witches, Zombies, or Werewolves. Your clan will gather at its own table for every meal, so your dinners, breakfasts, and sleuthing all happen alongside your fellow creatures of the night.

Traveling with a group? Choose the same clan to eat and solve the mystery together all weekend, or split up and mingle with new “monsters.”

Costumes are half the fun — bring your own, or borrow props and costume pieces from our cast.

All-Inclusive Northwoods Comfort: Your Murder Mystery Weekend Includes